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- TechForward advocates the cause of temporary ownership
- I have been MEANING to write about the Los Angeles-based start-up TechForward for weeks now, but felt like I didn't have enough time to write the truly thoughtful post that it deserved. Now, I'm forcing myself to get off my butt, strangely enough, because I'm having a moral dilemma over...
- Blog posts 2008-07-04
- WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktop
- WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktopGears is good, but, we still need support for a better compiled languagelike a special sand-boxed version of Java. Without Java or similar, we can NOT do things like import complex file types or do a lot of the things that we need for full...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-03
- I have to stop using Gmail :(
- Regular readers know that I'm a Google devotee. Between Gmail and Google Apps, I spend more time accessing Google servers than any other place on the Net. Since I forward my other school accounts to Gmail, I can use the slick Gmail interface with all of my mail....
- Blog posts 2008-07-03
- Use Google Talk on your iPhone/Touch
- Use Google Talk on your iPhone/TouchAs mobile browsers get better, we will see fewer and fewer applicationscompiled for a specific platform. Instead, there will just be a special web version tailored to the screen size and resolution. What could be better? No installation, upgrade, patching. Simple.Wait for Adium for the...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-03
- Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patched
- Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patchedWasn't Able to Upgrade to 3.0On my main XP Pro machine, with a dozen or so add-ons, I wasn't able to go to FF 3.0. The app does its analysis, says it's going to disable incompatible add-ons as usual, then just hangs, running in...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-03
- BlueAnt Z9i (black)
- One of BlueAnt's most popular Bluetooth headsets last year was the BlueAnt Z9, which we rated highly as having excellent sound quality, and many of you agreed. But BlueAnt wasn't happy just resting on its laurels; indeed, it has come up with an upgrade to the Z9, and the headset...
- Product reviews 2008-07-02
- Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy name
- Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy nameJust what is "Equipt"?This name certainly does not contain any hint as to why someone would want it. Product names should be at least somewhat related to the purpose of the product.I also dont like software subscriptions. It seems that they are simply another way...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patched
- Mozilla has shipped a high-priority update for Firefox 2, warning that there are at least five serious vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution attacks. With Firefox 2.0.0.15, Mozilla fixes at least 12 documented vulnerabilities -- five rated critical -- that could put users at risk...
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- What is the best method for picking up an iPhone 3G on July 11th?
- What is the best method for picking up an iPhone 3G on July 11th?Going EarlyI have a pretty decent sized AT&T Wireless store a quick walk down the street from my place. I'm guessing since it isn't in the busier parts of town it won't have a ton of traffic...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- What to do with your first generation iPhone (updated)
- With the launch of the iPhone 3G a little over a week away and new rate plans published many people are wondering what to do with their first generation iPhones. An AppleInsider story lists a bunch of options including handing it down to a family member or...
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-July
- New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyVery nice comboI can't wait for computer manufacturers and builders to start bundling this with systems. Seems like a good idea - like software assurance for home users.RE: New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyI think you can have...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- Dell strives to make it easier to be green with FlexAddress
- In the scheme of green things, Dell's PowerEdge M-Series blades could be described as emerald. Now, the company is trying to make it easier for data center managers to opt for them, with a new patent-pending tool called Dell FlexAddress. Glenn Keels, director, global relationship marketing...
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- PSTUPGrade (exe)
- PST Upgrade Tool is a PST Conversion utility to convert PST files of MS Outlook. Using PST Conversion tool one can upgrade ANSI PST files with Unicode PST files and convert Unicode PST File. Software efficiently performs conversion of ANSI PST to Unicode PST and Conversion of Unicode PST to...
- Software downloads 2008-07-02
- AT&T details iPhone plans; Rolls out 'iReady' tips (yes we're serious)
- AT&T on Tuesday outlined its pricing structure for the rollout of the 3G iPhone and cooked up one cheesy marketing word: iReady. Just imagine the new uses for "iReady". "Let's get iReady." "iReady, set, iPhone." "Are you iReady?" Ok,...
- Blog posts 2008-07-01
- Today we see AMD release three new high-performance quad-core desktop processors.
- Today we see AMD release three new high-performance quad-core desktop processors.it's good to see AMD back in the game againCompeting on performmance rather than price only keeps the competition strong!Can't Wait for BenchmarksIt will be interesting to see how they compare with Intel Quads, especially at $235 for the top-end...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-01
- UK builder switches email to Google Apps
- UK builder switches email to Google AppsTaywood adoption of SaaSNot only is this significant in terms of enterprise adoption, it is also significant for adoption by a company within a notoriously conservative and risk-averse industry sector. The architecture, engineering and construction AEC market is sometimes also regarded (perhaps a bit...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-01
- Why computers fail
- Why computers failA good UPS...will decrease failure rates tremendously. I use Belkin AVR UPS's and the only systems I've had go down in the last year were ones installed by my predecessor without UPS's. There is no doubt in my mind that bad power is a PC's worst enemy....
- Discussion threads 2008-07-01
- Cool Tools Friday - ShareThis Adds Digg Tracking
- Cool Tools Friday - ShareThis Adds Digg TrackingJust like ShareaholicThanks for the tip about the ShareThis upgrade. The Shareaholic add-on for Firefox has had this for some time, but I prefer ShareThis, both on my site and in my toolbar. Now if I could only get my company...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-30
- Mobile software Monday: Spb Backup 2.0 for Windows Mobile
- Some mobile software is flashy and fun while others just get the job done. Spb Backup 2.0 is one of those software solutions that is essential to Windows Mobile and gets the job done. One of the first utilities I look for on Windows Mobile is a...
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
- Windows Vista, meet my Mother-In-Law
- Every weekend I return home from traveling the country working at the 10,000 foot level of enterprise architecture for Fortune 500 customers, there is at least a fifty percent chance that I may be called upon to do some in the trenches desktop support work. Such drudgery...
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
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